Apprentice Equine Groom
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Company: AIKE GRANGE LTD
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Location: DRIFFIELD, YO25 9BG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000028894
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 29/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: To be discussed at the interview, flexibility needed and expected. Working week to be 35-40 hours. Some weekend work required. Typical working day, 7.00am - 4.30pm.
Brief Description
This Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship offers hands-on experience with a well-established organisation across a diverse site, including competition, breeding, and yard work. You’ll learn from experienced industry specialists, supporting horse welfare and assisting the senior team in daily operations.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship is typically delivered through a blended model of 4 days in the workplace and 1 day in college, allowing apprentices to develop practical equine skills alongside underpinning knowledge.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate may be offered a permanent position within the team or be supported to continue their development by progressing onto the Level 3 Equine apprenticeship and further qualifications.
Vacancy Detail
- Daily care of horses, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health
- Mucking out stables and maintaining clean, safe yard areas
- Grooming horses and preparing them for exercise, competition, or turnout
- Tacking up and untacking horses correctly
- Turning horses out and bringing them in from fields
- Assisting with exercising horses where appropriate
- Monitoring horse behaviour, condition, and wellbeing, reporting concerns
- Supporting breeding, foaling, or young horse care (where applicable)
- Maintaining tack, equipment, and yard facilities
- Assisting senior staff, riders, or trainers with daily tasks
- Supporting the planning and delivery of on-site competitions and events
- Assisting at external competitions, including possible chaperone duties, depending on experience and competence
- Working with visiting professionals such as vets and farriers
- Following health, safety, safeguarding, and welfare standards at all times
Other Information
Due to the rural location of the workplace, candidates must have the ability to travel independently to both the workplace and college. The site is not accessible via public transport, therefore access to own transport is essential.
Previous experience within the equine industry, including work experience on a yard and handling horses, would be advantageous. Due to the nature of the role and the standards expected, a mature and responsible approach to work is essential.